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Thomas Simpson Middle School

24900 Meadows Ave
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 402 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Simpson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Thomas Simpson Middle School's student population of 402 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Thomas Simpson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Simpson Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1552 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas Simpson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas Simpson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thomas Simpson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
7%
18%
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White
85%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas Simpson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas Simpson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Simpson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Simpson Middle School's ranking?
Thomas Simpson Middle School is ranked #1552 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Thomas Simpson Middle School often compared to?
Thomas Simpson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shumate Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Thomas Simpson Middle School?
402 students attend Thomas Simpson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Thomas Simpson Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Simpson Middle School?
Thomas Simpson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Simpson Middle School offer ?
Thomas Simpson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Simpson Middle School part of?
Thomas Simpson Middle School is part of Flat Rock Community Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas Simpson Middle School located?
Thomas Simpson Middle School is located in the Education Center neighborhood of Flat Rock, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Education Center.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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